If you’re thinking you’d like to attend the WSGS Pre-Conference Meet and Greet with Paula Stuart-Warren (check out her blog!) and Cyndi Ingle (creator of Cyndi’s List), you better get registered ASAP. The Friday night (17 Jun) Meet and Greet (which includes a dessert buffet) is limited to the first 50 registrants, $10 each, and as of 12 Apr, there were only 14 spots left!!! Pre-registration is required.
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The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is hard at work on the upcoming WSGS Conference — June 17 and 18, 2016 at the La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1425 East 27th St, Tacoma, WA. A limited number of rooms are available at a special conference rate. Unreserved rooms will be released SOON! Call the La Quinta at (253) 383-0146 to book your room now.
And while you’re thinking about it, don’t forget to register for the conference! Paula Stuart-Warren! We are so lucky to have this amazing expert! Check out her blog at GenealogybyPaula.com.
And if you want to start the conference off right, register for the Friday evening Meet-and-Greet with Paula and Cyndi Ingle (creator of Cyndi’s List). The Meet and Greet (which includes a dessert buffet) is limited to the first 50 registrants, $10 each. Pre-registration is required.
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting at Bates Technical College, South Campus, Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The monthly meeting will start at 6pm with George Snyder talking to us about
Source Evaluation, Report Brief; the organization & benefit of record keeping when researching on the internet. Examples and template provided at the following link:
http://www.gwsweb.org/GP/Links/Handouts.html
Then after a short business meeting, Mary Kozy will help us to understand autosomal DNA with her talk on
Can You Help Me Find My Cousins? Using Autosomal DNA
DNA testing has become an important tool in the family historian’s toolkit. Autosomal DNA testing has become very popular and, with the addition of new individuals to the major companies’ databases every day, a major resource. In this session, you will learn what autosomal DNA is, what it can tell you, and how you can use it to potentially break through brick walls and solve genealogical mysteries!
Mary Kathryn Kozy has been researching for over 35 years and in many different areas. She has served in multiple positions in societies on the local & state level. Mary is currently the Secretary of the Jewish Genealogical Society of WA State and speaks to many groups in the area. She completed her second bachelor’s degree, in Information Technology and Systems, in 2013 and is currently enrolled in the ProGen program with an eye toward certification.
TPCGS monthly meetings are held September – May at Bates Technical College, South Campus, Building E, 2201 South 78th St., Tacoma. Meetings are from 6pm – 9pm. In between the two talks, there will be a short business meeting along with a social time and light refreshments. Find more information at www.tpcgs.org
Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized more than 450 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2015 award recipients and learn why they received the 2015 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Today we’re introducing Warren Fisk of Lakebay, Washington, who was nominated by the Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society (TPCGS). He was recognized for his support, encouragement, and assistance to the society.
Warren Fisk
Mr. Fisk has been a member of Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society since 2002. He served as president from 2010 through 2013. Before becoming president, Mr. Fisk was the society treasurer from 2006 to 2009, moving from paper records to a computer format, which made them much easier to manage and understand.
Mr. Fisk has co-chaired TPCGS’s annual seminar since 2010, assuming the lead in finding the location and making sure the logistical details were addressed to ensure a successful event for all.
Mr. Fisk’s attention to detail even includes making certain there are refreshments at each society meeting, a much appreciated addition.
A dedicated, long-time volunteer, Mr. Fisk continues to be a respected and diligent member of the TPCGS, and richly deserved being a recipient of a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.
For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Roxanne Lowe, Recognition Chair, at Roxanne@thekeeffes.com.
Join the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (TPCGS) at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Bates Technical College, South Campus, Building E, 2201 South 78th St., Tacoma.
Creating Genealogy Citations: Dusty Gorman will be talking about creating proper genealogy citations.
After a short business meeting, Mike Saunders will talk about “Your Records and the Washington State Archives.” Regional Archivist Mike Saunders will speak about the State Archives, including an overview of the responsibilities, services and collections of the State Archives, its branches in Olympia, Bellevue, Bellingham, Cheney, Ellensburg and the State’s online Digital Archives. The presentation will also include examples of documents that researchers can find, information on how they can be used and exciting opportunities for volunteers.
Mike Saunders has 40 years of experience in public archives and records management in Washington State. He has BA in history from Washington State University and a Graduate Certificate in Records Management and Archival Administration from Western Washington University. The Washington State Archives is the Division of the Office of the Secretary of State that provides public records management services to state and local government agencies, and preserves archival collections from those agencies for public use.
TPCGS’s monthly meetings are held September – May at Bates Technical College, South Campus, Building E, 2201 South 78th St., Tacoma. Meetings are from 6pm – 9pm. In between the two talks, there is a short business meeting along with a social time and light refreshments. Find more information at www.tpcgs.org
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society will be the host for the 2016 conference It will be June 18th. 2016 and held at the La Quinta Inn in Tacoma. The speaker will be Paula Warren. Watch the blog for more details.